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2005 KIA SPECTRA in Weymouth, MA
The power train in my car shifts very hard and it seems like it is going to fall out of the car. have had the car in to be fixed by the dealer twice and tomorrow will be the third time.read more / reply »
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Salisbury, MD
Vehicle was driven 70 miles before passenger airbag system failed, 1400 miles before i determined the stalling problem was not operator error, and about 90 days before driving at highway speeds and finding a shake in the steering. the veh...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Salisbury, MD
Vehicle was driven 70 miles before passenger airbag system failed, 1400 miles before i determined the stalling problem was not operator error, and about 90 days before driving at highway speeds and finding a shake in the steering. the veh...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Salisbury, MD
Vehicle was driven 70 miles before passenger airbag system failed, 1400 miles before i determined the stalling problem was not operator error, and about 90 days before driving at highway speeds and finding a shake in the steering. the veh...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Wesley Chapel, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the passenger airbag warning light intermittently illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer three times but the service dealer was unable to duplicate the issue.
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Wesley Chapel, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag sensor light illuminated intermittently, even when a passenger was in the passenger seat. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacture...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Waynesburg, KY
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision with another vehicle on normal road conditions. the passenger side airbag did not deploy. four occupants in the vehicle sustained minor to...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Bethel Park, PA
Dt*: the contact stated after parking the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, the vehicle rolled down a hill, and hit a tree. the hatch was crushed and the front end was torn off. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where the pro...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Kettering, OH
Dt*: the contact stated intermittently, while the passenger was sitting in the passenger seat, the airbag light illuminated, alerting the driver the airbag was not working properly. the dealership replaced the seat and the wiring harness. ...
2002 KIA SPECTRA in Leesburg, FL
Had kia since 11-2002, had to take back to the dealer over 10 times within the first month. had brake problems, engine light would come on and stick shift would not go into gear easily. dash board has started warping because it is not glued...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Jamison, PA
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped in a parking lot with brake pressure applied, the vehicle was put in reverse, and lurched backwards, crashing into a tree stump without warning. there were no injuries, and the contact was wearing a se...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Greenville, TX
Electronic speed control fails to turn on occasionaly.
2003 KIA SPECTRA in South Riding, VA
I have an issue with kia usa honoring my warranty for damage done to my car in which i am not at fault. they have made allegations as to the problems which are untrue from my stand point and i am 23 year old single mother with no vehicle no...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Colonial Heights, VA
My kia was bought 7/8/2006 and 8 weeks later the oil light came on while going up a hill i checked the oil and the dip stick didn't have a drop of oil on it. i rubbed my hand on it and there was nothing on my hand. this happened on 09/04/...
2003 KIA SPECTRA in Tallahassee, FL
I am writing in regards to an ongoing problem with my 2003 kia spectra. this will be the third time i have dropped off my vehicle to the tallahassee kia repair shop. at the conclusion of the first repair, 5-19-05 i was told the problem was ...
2003 KIA SPECTRA in Tallahassee, FL
I am writing in regards to an ongoing problem with my 2003 kia spectra. this will be the third time i have dropped off my vehicle to the tallahassee kia repair shop. at the conclusion of the first repair, 5-19-05 i was told the problem was ...
2002 KIA SPECTRA in Norman Park, GA
Electrical-my kia doesn't like to crank up on the first time, stalls in traffic or with a/c on i took to a auto shop after breaking down at a light in jacksonville fl they said it was the wires and charged me $468.00 still had the same prob...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Dt: the contact stated while driving over 40 mph on normal road conditions , the engine hesitated but did not stall. also the engine rpm rapidly increased, while driving 40 mph on city roads or stopped at traffic lights. the vehicle was t...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Anderson, IN
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions the odometer failed intermittently. and in some cases, the speedometer increased to 110 mph while driving 60 mph. the vehicle was been taken to the dealership four ti...
2003 KIA SPECTRA in Baltimore, MD
My auto has stopped on me for no reason at all. the first time it just wouldn't start, the second time i was in traffic and it just shut off and the third time which was this morning it started then shut down and i hadn't left my home yet....
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Harbor Springs, MI
I was coming to a stop, depressing my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor, failing to stop my car. i pressed the brake pedal again, the car jumped forward and then came to a stop. this happened twice today, neither time cau...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Lakewood, WA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle rear ended another vehicle that had stopped without warning. this was a full front to rear incident. there was pre impact braking, the wheels locked up on the vehicle causing it to...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Lakewood, WA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle rear ended another vehicle that had stopped without warning. this was a full front to rear incident. there was pre impact braking, the wheels locked up on the vehicle causing it to...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Spokane, WA
Dt*: the contact stated at all driving conditions the vehicle rocks back and fourth due to the suspension. at higher speeds the condition worsens. the dealership has been alerted however they are unable to duplicate the problem. the manu...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Lakewood, WA
On the afternoon of the 25th day of may in the year 2006, my wife and myself were driving down i-5 sb to mamc for her hospital appt. we were then involved in a multi-car accident off next to the off ramp of exit 123. we tried to slow down i...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Lakewood, WA
On the afternoon of the 25th day of may in the year 2006, my wife and myself were driving down i-5 sb to mamc for her hospital appt. we were then involved in a multi-car accident off next to the off ramp of exit 123. we tried to slow down i...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Orland, CA
Dt*: the contact stated the air bag sensor in the passenger seat works intermittently. when the seat is occupied the air bag indicator light illuminates indicating the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. the vehicle has been...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Tinley Park, IL
Infrequently, when i hit the brake, the rpm's will go up to the 7 or 8,000 range, and i cannot successfully stop the car; i have had to immediately put the car in park in order for it to stop. one time i went throught the intersection of a...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Cloquet, MN
We were broadsided on the passenger side of the car, the other vehicle was traveling in excess of 30 mph. the side curtain air bags did not deploy. we contacted kia and they determined that the damage was not enough to deploy the air bags. ...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Cloquet, MN
We own a kia spectra 05 , we had trouble with the passenger air bag sensor light not going out when there was a passenger in the seat. we brought in the recall for this problem and it as "reflashed". but the problem still continued. we wer...
2006 KIA SPECTRA in Ventura, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop driving 15 mph, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the brake pedal was depressed, let off and pressed again, the vehicle then surged forward, and this caused a rear end collision. seat...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Saint Joseph, MO
2005 spectra front end makes a rattling noise in the front end that could be heard inside the house when backing out of driveway. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer six times for this problem but they were unable to resolve the pro...
2002 KIA SPECTRA in Kissimmee, FL
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle made a loud grinding noise while driving 20 mph. the check engine light illuminated constantly and on several occasions the transmission would not release from the park position. the vehicle was taken t...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Hamburg, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while shifting gears, the transmission lurches. the dealership determined the computer is not sending the proper signals to the transmission to shift gears. the dealership is unaware of how to repair the vehicle. ...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Hamburg, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while shifting gears, the transmission lurches. the dealership determined the computer is not sending the proper signals to the transmission to shift gears. the dealership is unaware of how to repair the vehicle. ...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in East Wareham, MA
2004 kia spectra on 3/20/06 was impacted on passenger side within the area of front and rear doors. the impact forced the rear of my car to slid away from impact and come in contact with a pickup truck damaging my drivers side rear quarter ...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in East Haven, CT
I recently purchased a 2005 kia spectra which has a faulty transmission--a fact not disclosed by the dealership at the time of purchase. a visit to the dealership last week revealed other kia spectras have a similar problem with hard shifti...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Yorktown, VA
Passenger airbag off light continues to come on at various times while driving with an adult passenger in the seat. i have had it in the shop four times in the 5 months that i have owned it. they have checked connections etc. and said they ...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Jackson, MO
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the contact rear ended another vehicle. the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not restrain the occupant. minor injuries were sustained. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard were it...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Jackson, MO
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the contact rear ended another vehicle. the airbags did not deploy, the seat belt did not restrain the occupant. minor injuries were sustained. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard were it...
2005 KIA SPECTRA in Kent, WA
We are having problems with passenger side air bag light coming on at any given time . even after the air bag recalls were performed on it. regardless of weight. it will come on and stay on. we have complained and said there can be nothing ...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Quartz Hill, CA
Problems began october 15, 2005 details of problems: 03/25/05 - a/c vents broken - dealer replaced "nozzle assy - ctr ai" 10/15/05 - check engine light is on - dealer states 'heater circuit malfunction' replaced "02 sensor assy" and rese...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Quartz Hill, CA
Problems began october 15, 2005 details of problems: 03/25/05 - a/c vents broken - dealer replaced "nozzle assy - ctr ai" 10/15/05 - check engine light is on - dealer states 'heater circuit malfunction' replaced "02 sensor assy" and rese...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Quartz Hill, CA
Problems began october 15, 2005 details of problems: 03/25/05 - a/c vents broken - dealer replaced "nozzle assy - ctr ai" 10/15/05 - check engine light is on - dealer states 'heater circuit malfunction' replaced "02 sensor assy" and rese...
2003 KIA SPECTRA in Plymouth, MI
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting a left hand turn at 15mph, the steering rack and pinion broke without warning. the contact managed to stop the vehicle, but the steering was immobile. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Denmark, WI
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle is idling, it idles low and then revs up on it's own. the dealership replaced the main solenoid in the transmission. the problem returned, and the dealership is unable to diagnose a problem. also...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Denmark, WI
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle is idling, it idles low and then revs up on it's own. the dealership replaced the main solenoid in the transmission. the problem returned, and the dealership is unable to diagnose a problem. also...
2004 KIA SPECTRA in Denmark, WI
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle is idling, it idles low and then revs up on it's own. the dealership replaced the main solenoid in the transmission. the problem returned, and the dealership is unable to diagnose a problem. also...
2003 KIA SPECTRA in Shelton, WA
2003 kia spectra 4 door power door locks automatically unlock themselves both while in motion and while unattended. local kia dealership said that several of their vehicles had same problem recently and that they identified the problem is ...
2003 KIA SPECTRA in Shelton, WA
2003 kia spectra 4 door power door locks automatically unlock themselves both while in motion and while unattended. local kia dealership said that several of their vehicles had same problem recently and that they identified the problem is ...
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